Mechanical Designer 3 (PA)

ZAP Engineering•Bethlehem, PA

11d•$40 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Bethlehem, Pennsylvania office, we execute heavy industry projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work. The Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating 3D models based on 3D scans, existing plant drawings, P&ID drawings, equipment flow diagrams and vendor drawings. Modeling will include new equipment, existing equipment, chutes, ducts, piping, existing steel and supporting steel. They coordinate with various disciplines to ensure accurate and comprehensive designs. Additionally, they prepare general arrangement drawings, mechanical design drawings, and demolition drawings, ensuring all output reflects the engineered design accurately.

Requirements

7+ years previous drafting or modeling experience utilizing AutoDesk products is required.
6 months – 3 years of leadership experience is required.
Basic understanding of heavy industrial plants, their requirements and how they operate.
Able to accurately read and interpret existing plant, equipment, and structural drawings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Organization and effective time management.
Project management and leadership skills.
Must have a valid, active driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record.
Competent user of technology and software to execute daily tasks, including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
A working knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, is necessary in this role.
Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Frequently required to talk or hear.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create 3D Models from vendor drawings.
Create 3D models of plant layouts, chutes, ducts, piping and structural steel.
Coordinate with all disciplines to create an accurate and complete model.
Prepare 2D and 3D conceptual drawings to review with customers.
Create general arrangement drawings from a 3D model.
Create mechanical design drawings from a 3D model.
Prepare drawings for bid, approval and construction. Drawings must contain all necessary and accurate information required for bidding, fabrication and erection.
Assist with other duties as assigned.